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S.1131: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of financial assistance in order to ensure that financially needy veterans receive legal assistance in connection with proceedings before the United States Court of Veterans Appeals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 8, 1995
- Latest Major Action May 23, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Authorizes the United States Court of Veterans Appeals to provide funds to nonprofit organizations to permit such organizations to provide financial assistance to legal assistance entities, which will in turn provide legal advice or representation to veterans before the Court who cannot afford the costs of such advice and representation. Outlines the legal services to be included as part of such advice and representation. Prohibits the legal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
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Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.
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| Aug. 8, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) |